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Rep. Joe Baca
- June 25, 2008
  Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus tells Tavis which presidential candidates resonates with the Hispanic community.
- June 25, 2008
  Full Interview.
Kevin Bacon
- June 8, 2009
  Taking Chance star discusses how a film about the remains of fallen servicepeople actually changed policy.
- June 8, 2009
  Full interview.
Robert Baer
- August 31, 2009
  Former CIA operative weighs in on why he thinks Cheney is coming out so publicly regarding torture.
- August 31, 2009
  Full interview.
- October 16, 2008
  Former CIA agent explains why he refers to Iran as the devil in his new book.
- October 16, 2008
  Full interview.
Joan Baez
- February 20, 2009
  Singer-songwriter-activist tells how she started her musical career.
- February 20, 2009
  Full interview.
Matt Bai
- August 29, 2008
  Panel discussion on whether Sen. Obama's nomination marks the end of Black politics: Marc Morial, Dr. Cornel West, and Matt Bai
- August 29, 2008
  DNC Wrap-Up: Full interview.
Simon Baker
- March 23, 2009
  The Mentalist star explains how his show transcends the procedural cop genre.
- March 23, 2009
  Full interview.
Dr. William Baker
- May 11, 2009
  Leading with Kindness author says movies lionize the wrong kind of management style.
- May 11, 2009
  Full interview.
Peter Baker
- September 2, 2009
  NYT journalist explains how a continued presence in Afghanistan will affect President Obama's ability to move his domestic agenda forward.
- September 2, 2009
  Full interview.
Sandy Banks
- October 15, 2008
  Guest panelists have a spirited discussion on how the candidates handled the comment by Rep. John Lewis that some argue compared John McCain to George Wallace.
- October 15, 2008
  Full interview.
Benjamin Barber
- August 20, 2009
  Political theorist weighs in on the healthcare discussion and the public option component.
- August 20, 2009
  Full interview.
- January 15, 2009
  Political theorist discusses the promise of the Obama presidency around the world and what the global challenges will be.
- January 15, 2009
  Full interview.
Thomas P.M. Barnett
- March 18, 2009
  National security affairs expert says that the key for global development is the growth of the middle class.
- March 18, 2009
  Full interview.
Roseanne Barr
- June 18, 2009
  Comedienne reflects on the difficulty in handling fame.
- June 18, 2009
  Full interview.
Maria Bartiromo
- September 15, 2008
  CNBC business anchor sums up what today's financial news means to the economy and to everyday people.
- September 15, 2008
  Full interview.
Bruce Bartlett
- January 29, 2008
  Former White House advisor explains why the Democratic Party's history is relevant.
Karen Bass
- June 15, 2009
  California Assembly Speaker talks about the proposed cuts of the governor vs. the Democrats.
- June 15, 2009
  Full interview.
Angela Bassett
- March 12, 2008
  Actress tells how she used her own mother as inspiration for her role in Meet the Browns.
Dan Baum
- March 16, 2009
  Nine Lives author explains how the people of Louisiana live in the moment.
- March 16, 2009
  Full interview.
Sen. Evan Bayh
- August 27, 2008
  Indiana senator assesses Sen. Biden's speech and shares what the VP runner-up experience has been like.
- August 27, 2008
  Full interview.
- April 28, 2008
  Indiana senator explains his state's voter ID law and why he's disappointed that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld it.
Daniel Beaty
- May 16, 2008
  Actor-playwright explains how he keeps his focus for a 43-character one-man show.
- May 16, 2008
  Full Interview.
Senator-elect Mark Begich
- December 1, 2008
  Alaska Democratic senator-elect discusses the need for a long-term energy plan and shares his thoughts on drilling in his state.
- December 1, 2008
  Full interview.
Harry Belafonte
- November 5, 2008
  Entertainer-activist explains how he feels the world will react to the election of Sen. Obama as president and how we should serve him and the U.S.
- November 5, 2008
  Full interview.
- April 2, 2008
  Actor and activist tells about the time he filled in for Johnny Carson and interviewed his good friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on "The Tonight Show."
- April 2, 2008
  Actor-activist reflects on his friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Joshua Bell
- October 16, 2009
  Violinist talks about the arrangements on his new album being as exciting as any classical work he has done.
- October 16, 2009
  Full Interview
- August 18, 2008
  Violinist explains why the Stradivarius violin that he plays is rare and costs several millions of dollars.
- August 18, 2008
  Full Interview.
Richard Belzer
- October 7, 2009
  Belzer offers his take on the David Letterman scandal.
- October 7, 2009
  Full Interview
- October 13, 2008
  Actor-comedian shares the story that inspired the title of his new book and what it is like playing the longest-running character currently in primetime television.
- October 13, 2008
  Full interview.
George Benson
- October 6, 2009
  Web Exclusive
- October 6, 2009
  Full Interview
Carlos Bernard
- January 23, 2009
  Actor jokes about how the 24 writers have a penchant for killing off main characters.
- January 23, 2009
  Full interview.
Carl Bernstein
- January 23, 2008
  Journalist explains why the battle between the Clintons and Barack Obama is different than other political contests.
- June 13, 2007
  Carl Bernstein on Hillary Clinton's faith.
- June 13, 2007
  Carl Bernstein discusses his biography of Sen. Hillary Clinton. Full Interview.
Halle Berry
- October 19, 2007
  Actress tells about her experiences with the paparazzi.
Dr. Mary Frances Berry
- June 9, 2009
  History professor talks about the origin of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and the gutting of it under President Reagan.
- June 9, 2009
  Full interview.
R. Dwayne Betts
- September 17, 2009
  Activist explains how he managed to survive and thrive in prison while so many other young people don't make it.
- September 17, 2009
  Full interview.
Mayor Dave Bing
- June 8, 2009
  Mayor Bing talks about the changing needs of Detroit and the need for the city to be run like a business.
- June 8, 2009
  Full interview.
Sen. Jeff Bingaman
- September 21, 2009
  Senate Finance Committee member explains the differences between a public option and co-ops.
- September 21, 2009
  Full interview
Cathie Black
- December 20, 2007
  Hearst Magazines president gives advice on overcoming roadblocks at work.
- December 20, 2007
  Full interview.
Dr. Keith Black
- March 24, 2009
  Noted neurosurgeon comments on the link between cell phone usage and brain cancer.
- March 24, 2009
  Full interview.
Rep. Marsha Blackburn
- March 9, 2009
  Tennessee congresswoman explains why the GOP is being the loyal opposition and not obstructionists.
- March 9, 2009
  Full interview.
Terence Blanchard
- September 4, 2009
  Web Exclusive: How one of the most influential jazz musicians of his generation segued into the film business.
- September 4, 2009
  Full interview.
Alexis Bledel
- August 21, 2009
  Actress talks about having to work to avoid falling into her Gilmore Girls character with other roles.
- August 21, 2009
  Full interview.
Mary J. Blige
- November 29, 2007
  R&B superstar explains why she's not worried about falling off the pedestal people have put her on.
Michael Bloomberg
- January 21, 2009
  Mayor of New York City lists Hillary Clinton's qualifications as Secretary of State.
- January 21, 2009
  Full interview.
Max Blumenthal
- October 5, 2009
  Blumenthal explains how the GOP has been subsumed by the Christian right.
- October 5, 2009
  Full Interview
John C. Bogle
- April 20, 2007
  Full interview.
Mark Bowden
- June 5, 2008
  Author explains why the 1958 NFL championship between the Giants and the Colts was the birth of the NFL as we know it today.
- June 5, 2008
  Full interview.
Bertie Bowman
- June 3, 2008
  Former Senate aide talks about arriving at DC's Union Station at age 13 after running away from his parents' South Carolina home.
- June 3, 2008
  Full Interview
Danny Boyle
- January 30, 2009
  Oscar-nominated director discusses why he is attracted to stories that show the humanity of the characters.
- January 30, 2009
  Full interview.
T.C. Boyle
- February 27, 2009
  Celebrated writer talks about a part of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's adult life.
- February 27, 2009
  Full interview.
Bill Bradley
- January 9, 2008
  Former Senator explains why Barack Obama would transform our sense of what is possible as president.
- April 11, 2007
  On Barack Obama and the issues politicians need to address (3:29).
Eric Braeden
- January 13, 2009
  Emmy-winning actor, who grew up in Germany, discusses Middle East policy, particularly Israeli-Palestinian relations.
- January 13, 2009
  Full interview.
Benjamin Bratt
- August 4, 2008
  Actor talks about the extraordinary life of his mother and how she came to be a part of the takeover of Alcatraz.
- August 4, 2008
  Full Interview.
David Brenner
- April 22, 2009
  Comedian jokes that being on Tavis' show should be his shining moment.
- April 22, 2009
  Full interview.
Andrew Bridge
- April 29, 2008
  "Hope's Boy" author shares the emotional story of his mother's battle with schizophrenia and his experience in foster care. Full interview.
Dee Dee Bridgewater
- October 23, 2007
  Jazz artist discusses embracing her ancestry.
Douglas Brinkley
- August 28, 2009
  Historian talks about the absence of someone fighting for New Orleans at the federal level.
- August 28, 2009
  Full interview.
Connie Britton
- June 24, 2008
  Actress on NBC's "Friday Night Lights," describes how the cast and crew tape the show without rehearsals or blocking.
Stan Brock
- August 21, 2009
  Philanthropist explains his inspiration to expand healthcare to as many people as he can.
- August 21, 2009
  Full interview.
Tom Brokaw
- October 13, 2008
  The moderator for the second presidential debate shares his thoughts on last week's town hall meeting.
- October 13, 2008
  Full interview.
- November 12, 2007
  Journalist compares the Iraq War to the Vietnam War.
Edward Brooke
- August 27, 2009
  Web Exclusive - Extended Interview
James L. Brooks
- July 26, 2007
  The Simpsons' executive producer discusses controversy on the show.
- July 26, 2007
  Discusses The Simpsons movie and the show. Full Interview.
James Brown
- October 1, 2009
  Award-winning sportscaster talks about significant living and the importance of faith in his life.
- October 1, 2009
  Full Interview
Willie Brown
- February 20, 2008
  Former San Francisco Mayor tells the story of the 1978 Moscone-Milk assassinations and how he was also on the killer's hit list.
- February 20, 2008
  Former San Francisco Mayor discusses his autobiography and the '78 Moscone-Milk assassinations. Full interview.
Ron Brownstein
- October 1, 2008
  Political journalist discusses Gov. Palin's treatment by the Democrats and the media since she became the Republican VP nominee.
- October 1, 2008
  Full interview.
Robert Bryce
- June 17, 2008
  Energy journalist discusses the announcement that Saudi Arabia will increase its oil production and if it is really good news.
- June 17, 2008
  Full Interview
Zbigniew Brzezinski
- October 3, 2008
  Former national security advisor talks about what the U.S. strategy has been and should be in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Pakistan.
- October 3, 2008
  Full interview.
Elisabeth Bumiller
- September 5, 2008
  Bumiller, Carney, Martin: Discussion about the role of gender in this presidential campaign.
- September 5, 2008
  Full interview.
Ken Burns
- September 15, 2009
  Filmmaker talks about the only African American park ranger in the Sierra Nevada.
- September 15, 2009
  Full interview
Sen. Roland Burris
- January 28, 2009
  Illinois senator offers his take on what is happening to Gov. Blagojevich.
- January 28, 2009
  Full interview.